The money will be paid directly to the landlord, lender, or utility, and they will need to be registered as a vendor with the city of Dallas.

Late fees will not be covered. The city will ask that they be waived, but it will be left to the discretion of the landlord, lender, or utility company.

And unlike the small business programs, applicants can apply by phone. But city officials said they expect a high number of calls.

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